High school sports: Basketball (guard, led Lights in Class 3A Great 8 averaging 23.9 points) and baseball (shortstop-pitcher).

Grade-point average: 3.6.

Class: Senior.

My favorite subject: Physics.

My favorite athlete: Pete Maravich.

My favorite team: Lakers.

What I listen to: A little of everything.

The best things on my training table: Subway and my mom’s cream of mushroom soup on top of chicken.

Pregame ritual: We have a team meal; I get dressed the same way and don’t touch the lines in warm-ups.

Time management tip: I just try to work ahead of time, get the major stuff out of the way, then focus on playing.

Planned career: Psychology or physical therapy; signed to play basketball at Concordia.

My family: Parents Mike and Debbie; sister Leslie.

I would love to visit: Norway.

What high school sports mean to me: It’s just a lot of time management skills and you still have time to enjoy sports. The camaraderie part is good too, and it gives me the opportunity to play the sport I love.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson had butterflies before Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn't because of the big-name opponent, but rather his return from a 13-game injury absence and being stoked to rejoin a team in a playoff push and looking for its third postseason appearance in 10 years.